Natural Resources

【Gaborone, Bo】Botswana: Discovery of a 2,492-Carat Diamond, the Second Largest in the World

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana, now the second-largest gem-quality diamond ever found. The…

【Dubai, Unite】Kimberley Process Addresses Global Diamond Trade Challenges in Dubai

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the opening of the UN-mandated Kimberley Process intersessional meeting in Dubai, highlighting urgent calls for…

【Bogotá, Colo】CCTV Correspondent’s World View | Strolling Through the Emerald Kingdom of Colombia, Exploring the Beautiful Legend of the ‘Goddess’s Tears’

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Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series exploring Colombia’s famed “four treasures.” Having previously covered coffee, flowers, and gold, we…

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 Diamond Producing Countries

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Editor’s NoteAs the EU considers new sanctions that may include a ban on Russian diamond imports, this infographic highlights the world’s leading…

【Botswana】Botswana’s Diamond Trade: An Increasingly Lucrative Business in One of the World’s Most Unequal Countries

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Editor’s NoteThis article details Botswana’s landmark renegotiation of its diamond revenue agreement with De Beers, a significant shift in the…

【New York, US】The Eternal Pink: The World’s Rarest Diamond to be Auctioned

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Editor’s NoteOn June 8, Sotheby’s will auction the “Eternal Pink,” an exceptionally rare pink diamond discovered in Botswana. This article explores…

【Northern Moz】Ruby Mines in Mozambique

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the troubling intersection of global luxury demand and local conflict. As rubies gain value on the international…

【Panna, Madhy】Woman Finds Raw Diamond Worth $25,000 While Collecting Firewood

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Editor’s NoteThis remarkable story from India’s Panna region reminds us that fortune can appear in the most unexpected places. For Genda Bai, a…